Care England Responds to the Departure of Sir Julian Hartley as Chief Executive of the CQC

Care England, the leading voice for independent adult social care providers, is saddened to learn that Sir Julian Hartley has stepped down as Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with immediate effect.

Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, said:

“We are genuinely saddened to see Sir Julian Hartley step down from his role as Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission. His arrival brought with it a clear mandate for change, a renewed sense of energy, and optimism for the future of the regulator.

 

During his tenure, Sir Julian worked closely with the Chair of the CQC and the new Board and welcomed the appointment of a new Chief Inspector for Adult Social Care, Chris Badger. Chris has already shown great integrity, vision, and understanding of the sector, and we have complete confidence in his ability to continue leading the CQC’s reform agenda for adult social care.

 

As the process begins to identify a new Chief Executive, Care England will continue to work closely with the CQC to help it build back better and stronger than before, ensuring that the regulator delivers meaningful outcomes for providers, and most importantly, for the people who rely on care and support every day.

 

While this is an unexpected setback, it must not be allowed to halt the momentum for positive change that Sir Julian and his team have started. We stand ready to work alongside Chris, the Board, and the next Chief Executive in driving forward the transformation that will shape a fairer, more effective regulator for the future.”